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Hullo, Will. I am pleased to meet you. What you mention here is something that I have been thinking about a great deal for the past week of so. Never before in my life has it been so apparent that the "pagan" solstice rituals that have become associated with the Western "christmas" season...

Yes. Please. Let's do just that. I would that you would read the responses that you did not read, Saved For Life. You would have saved yourself a great deal of typing, and I would not have to be subject to your sanctimonious preaching. Wishing you well. The Gentleman Atheist

Hello Alive Again, I am well please to hear that you survived your ordeal. So what you are saying here is that your god chooses certain people to be on his ruggers squad; that one has no option once he makes the call; and that one has no need of knowledge before or after he makes the call. My...

I have to admit, Sir Wilshire, you did surprise me a bit. I suppose that I was expecting a bit of the old, "you just have to let god in," nonsense. You instead provide some sort of reasoning, I suppose. I would rather that you had responded in your own words, rather than shill books and...

Chesterton, I am not certain that Herr Nietzsche wanted the strong to rule the weak; your quotes seem to confirm his understanding of his world, not his personal dictates for it. In any case, you and the reincarnation fellow seem to have had an entertaining non sequitur argument regarding this...

Oh no, my dear Chesterton. I am also not offended by the mere fallacy of the statement. It is the historical and literary contexts in which this false aphorism has been used that well establishes its offensive nature. I suppose that you are correct: merely reversing the statement does not aid in...

Oh wonderful good, Sir Wilshire. I am well pleased to meet a fellow here who has gained the accolade of HRH. I have to admit, I did not expect it, but in retrospect it little surprises me. It is well-earned, I am sure. One day I should be pleased for you to share the story of your knighthood...

Ah Chesterton, I do respect you for your curiosity. To answer your question, suppose that I were to say to you that there are no christians in foxholes – which is an equally fallacious statement. Does this help to clarify? We must engage in a polo match one day. Do you ride with a team...

Oh yes, Chesterton. Thank you. The meaning of the saying is fallacious, because it declares that all atheists under live fire will instantly become god-fearing religionists. Since I know several combat veterans who have held atheist viewpoints before, during, and after their combat experiences...

Oh goodness, I almost forgot to mention this. During my sojourn in the former colonies, I spent a short visit with some of your jewish friends in New York City. It is important to make a note of this as I was exploring the topic of our OP here, which we have sadly strayed far away from. I met a...

Greetings to all. I do suppose that you are wondering about the reasons for my extended leave from this site. First I must apologize, but then I must explain my reasons for having been away. I had been recently hearing of a new political movement in the breakaway colonies calling...

Ah, Chesterton, yes, that is a favourite translation. I am not sure that this couplet is a plea for help so much as a poetic exposition of the meekness of human beings and their ready willingness to sacrifice themselves to things that have so much less value than their bodies, minds, &tc. It is...

Dear OMQ, I am afraid that I do not follow you at all. You seem… are you perhaps angry about something? I can not say what I might recommend for this particular condition. The Gentleman Atheist

Oh Brinny, it is simply lovely here. If I look from the East windows of the manor I see rain and fog rolling across the darkened fen. I could not have asked for a more pleasant day. Thank you for asking. It is good to know that you are also appreciating this lovely weather. Cheerio! The...

I am having difficulty following the logic of your post/theology. I am even having some difficulty following its syntax. This leads me to suspect that you became a christian out of a confusion of feelings and facts. Remember that the words "theology" and "logic" do share a common root...

This is an interesting area of research. I am reading on it right now. I promise to continue this with you, perhaps as a separate thread. This seems to be a common confusion for theists – and even some "freethinkers" – entirely understandable, as the word is built on somewhat of a corrupt...

I am neither disputing it nor making an argument for the case. It is not something that I have thought about. What is your opinion on the matter? Touché, as Napoleon might have said, had he existed.

Oh dear goodness, Duckybull. I now feel bad for berating Mr. FutureandHope for being too shallow in his thinking.

My dear sir, this does sound a titch "airy fairy" to me. I should be rather surprised to find this to be a shared consensus among all christians. The cases of violence that you mention above are certainly examples of a most cowardly crime, but the connexion you draw between them and christianity...

This does seem to be a compelling reason to convert to one of the monotheisms. It was nice of this god to lend you a hand. I will make a big wager that it saved a great deal of hassle with the NHS and all of those silly surgeons. Still, when I research the health care plans outlined in the bible...